Rack and Pinion Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle (Rack and Pinion)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Adjuster Plug Lock Nut (Rack & Pinion)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Loosen the adjuster plug lock nut (1).
Turn the adjuster plug clockwise until the adjuster plug bottoms in the gear assembly.
Turn the adjuster plug back 50 degrees to 70 degrees (approximately one flat).

NOTE: Refer toFASTENER NOTICE .

Install the adjuster plug lock nut (1) to the adjuster plug.
Tighten: Hold the adjuster plug stationary while tightening the adjuster plug lock nut (1) to 68 N.m (50 lb ft).